Grevy's zebra vs Nile Crocodile

Equus grevyi compared with Crocodylus niloticus

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Nile Crocodile is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Nile Crocodile
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Crocodylia (Crocodilians)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Crocodylidae (Crocodiles)
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Crocodylus (True Crocodiles)
Species	Equus grevyi	Crocodylus niloticus

Evolutionary Relationship

Grevy's zebra and Nile Crocodile share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Nile Crocodile

LC — Least Concern

Population: ~500.0K

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Nile Crocodile
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	70 years
Average Length	—	5.0 m
Average Weight	—	750.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nile Crocodile

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Distributed across Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Nile Crocodile

The Nile crocodile is one of the largest reptiles in the world and is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa.